Michelle O.

Phenix City, AL

TESOL, Spanish, Literature, Editing/ Proofreading Expert

Michelle offers online lessons

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UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO

Education, ESL

Univ. of Phoenix

Master's

Walden University

PhD

Education

UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO (Education, ESL)

Univ. of Phoenix (Master's)

Walden University (PhD)

About Michelle

My training as an educator includes a bachelors degree in education, with a focus on TESOL (Teaching English to Students of Other Languages. I have graduate work in counseling and technology, and I have conducted doctoral studies in education with a focus on language learning.

I have been teaching for 15 years, with five years working at the undergraduate level as a college instructor, and five years teaching at the masters level. I have taught literature, writing, applied linguistics, second language theory, and assessment methodology. I also teach Foreign Languages!

I integrate technology in all aspects of my instruction, and I ensure that all my students enjoy and understand every step of the instructional process. It will be my pleasure to work with you and move from good to great!My training as an educator includes a bachelors degree in education, with a focus on TESOL (Teaching English to Students of Other Languages. I have graduate work in counseling and technology, and I have conducted doctoral studies in education with a focus on …Read more

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Michelle offers online lessons

Michelle is approved to conduct lessons through Wyzant Online. Wyzant Online allows students and tutors to work remotely via video, audio, and collaborative whiteboard tools. For more information about how online tutoring works, check out Wyzant Online.

If you’re interested in online lessons, message Michelle to get started.

"The best tutor and very patient."

- Cluadette, Fort Benning, GA on 10/26/13

She was very easy to reach all day long through phone and email. When I met Michelle I was very nervous. I gave her a little back ground about myself and my comfort level with the subject I was going to go over with her. I must say she made me feel so at ease. She also explain everything to me step by step. Whenever I had a question she would stop and explain it and also search different website to help me understand it better. I will definitely be keeping Michelle as my tutor for this semester. Thank you so much Ms. Michelle.

"Absolutely Amazing English Tutor!"

- Chelmense, Auburn, AL on 10/17/16

She was absolutely amazing! I requested her help at the very last minute and she jumped right into help. I highly recommend her!!

"Nice tutor"

- Marlene, Columbus, GA on 6/15/16

She is a very nice person and inspires trust and confidence from the first time, allowing to speak and communicate your situation and improve your weakness in the language.

"Discussion Papers"

- Charon, Arlington, VA on 6/10/16

Michelle put me at ease and allowed me to feel secure that I will have the help I need during this school year.

"Great tutor"

- Daquan, Columbus, GA on 3/2/16

She has taught me new ways to prepare for my act test. Im proud to say that i feel confidence in myself. She is a wonderful tutor and i feel you will learn alot from her.

"Straight to the point"

- Carlos, Columbus, GA on 10/29/15

Michelle immediately identified which were my weaknesses in the first minutes of our talking, and she focused on them in order to improve my pronunciation, giving me a lot of expressions, some tips and especially when, where and how to use them according to the context.
I'm definitely going to continue the lessons with Michelle.

"Passionate and Patient Tutor"

- Alicia, Columbus, GA on 9/30/15

Michelle does a great job being patient and showing you strategies to pass the test. You can tell she really has a passion for tutoring and seeing people succeed. I look forward to continuing to work with her.

"She made the lesson fun which took the nervousness out of the experience."

- Chaddney, Columbus, GA on 8/27/15

We learned how to say our name, our age, and where we live. I feel the first lesson went well.

"She is patient and easy to talk to."

- Patience, Columbus, GA on 2/27/14

After lesson two she had me convinced that I have everything I needed. I just need to remember how to put it on the paper. I thought that was the greatest answer to the situation I was in at that time. She is wonderful!!!!!

"Amazing and down to earth."

- Amanda, Salem, AL on 1/26/14

I had the pleasure of sitting down with "Ms. O" today and I must say that she is the most down to earth and humble teacher I have ever met! She is really dedicated to helping me to reach my goals in learning a 2nd language for both school and my career goals. She took an assessment to see where I was with my Spanish capabilities. She assured me that I would do great, and explained each of my problem areas to me in detail. She gave me homework to do before next lesson so that our focus can begin on conversations in the future. I am so excited about my future sessions, and learning more about this language. She has indeed taken a great load off my shoulders! I feel comfortable and confident in the decision I made to hire her as my tutor!!

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Phonics

I have a B.A in Elementary Education, Spanish (FLES), and ESL. I teach linguistics at the graduate level online. I have taught elementary school reading, ESL, and general classroom for 15 years.

Praxis

I have been a tester for ETS on this area. I have taken the Praxis I and II and I became certified as a result. I have already helped colleagues in the past to pass the test. I am also familiar with the TESOL subject matter and writing parts of this exam.

Public Speaking

I have been a college instructor who depends on useful public speaking skills to convey effective instruction. I have hosted over 120 events where I have been asked to address a crowd, including the Robbie Burns Night and countless academic events. I am also a trained ELL instructor and one of my main duties is to help second language speakers to project and use their voices and their words effectively.

Regents

I have been a Regents tester, and have worked closely with the test as well as with the grading process. I have over three years of experience working with the Regents test. I am familiar with the format, and with what is is expected of the students.

Special Needs

I am a certified educator K-3 with over 15 years of training and professional development working with students with Aspergers, autism, and ADHD/ADD. I have worked one on one with special needs students and have actively participated from Case Studie Committees to develop Independent Educational Plans (IEPs). My M.A. is in Diverse Learner education as well, and I am trained in inclusion, mainstreaming, and co-teaching.

Study Skills

I am already working as a study skills advisor and tutor for students on a tutoring website. I have been working with study skills since 2008. I am also a teacher with 15 years of experience in elementary school, college, and at the Master's level.

UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO

Education, ESL

Univ. of Phoenix

Master's

Walden University

PhD

Education

UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO (Education, ESL)

Univ. of Phoenix (Master's)

Walden University (PhD)

The best tutor and very patient. —
She was very easy to reach all day long through phone and email. When I met Michelle I was very nervous. I gave her a little back ground about myself and my comfort level with the subject I was going to go over with her. I must say she made me feel so at ease. She also explain everything to me step by step. Whenever I had a question she would stop and explain it and also search different website t
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